Joint SOE/AAO 2007 Congress

E U RO P E AN S OC IETY OF O PHTHALMOLOGY

in association with Austrian Ophthalomological Society

Vienna, Austria 9 12 June 2007 www.soe2007.org

Industry Prospectus

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Congress Organising Committee

Letter of invitation from the President

50th birthday of SOE
An invitation to attend the Joint Jubilee SOE/AAO 2007 Congress. The 2007 Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) will take place in Vienna between 912 June 2007 and will mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of SOE. The preparations for an appropriately exciting scientic programme are well under way: we shall have outstanding European and overseas key note speakers, many symposia which will be organised together with all the major European Sub-specialty Societies and Supranational Organisations. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) accepted the SOEs invitation to stage this event as a joint SOE/AAO meeting, building on the successful model of the Joint AAO/SOE Meeting in 2004 in New Orleans. We have secured the use of the Austria Center Vienna (ACV), which is not only ideal for our scientic sessions, but also has plenty of space and the appropriate up to date facilities for a large commercial exhibition. Indeed, the venue was enthusiastically accepted by all the members of the SOE Industry Advisory Board, which visited it last July. Located in the heart of Europe, Vienna is easily accessible not just within Europe, but also from anywhere in the world. We hope that you and your company will take up this opportunity and come to Vienna in June of 2007. There is no better way to celebrate the Half Century of SOE!

Zdenek J Gregor (UK), President of SOE Gabriel van Rij (The Netherlands), Treasurer of SOE Bo Philipson (Sweden), Past-President of SOE

Scientic Programme Committee

Chairman Zdenek J Gregor (UK) Sub-Specialty Co-ordinators Jean-Paul Adenis (France), Oculoplastics Keith Barton (UK), Glaucoma Alistair Feilder (UK), Paediatrics and Allied Professions Marko Hawlina (Slovenia), Uveitis and Neuro-Ophthalmology Fridbert Jonasson (Iceland), Courses Bo Philipson (Sweden), Cataract and Refractive Jan Prause (Denmark), Ocular Pathology and Tumours Stefan Seregard (Sweden), Retina Gabriel van Rij (The Netherlands), Cornea, External Diseases and Contact Lenses

Executive Committee of the Council of SOE

Jean-Paul Adenis (France) Rosario Brancato (Italy) Michael H Foerster, (Germany) Gnther Grabner (Austria) Zdenek Gregor (UK) Marko Hawlina (Slovenia) Bo Philipson (Sweden)

Zdenek J. Gregor President of SOE

Gabriel van Rij (The Netherlands)

All the major European Sub-specialty societies have agreed to take part in the SOE/AAO 2007 and will provide most of the Symposia and Instruction Courses for the Congress. These include, among others: The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) The European Glaucoma Society (EGS) The European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA) The European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ESOPRS) The European Fluorescein Angiography Club (FAN Club) Lindberg Society The European Ophthalmic Pathology Society (EOPS) The European Contact Lens Society of Ophthalmologists (ECLSO) The European Paediatric and Strabismus Society (EPSS) The European Ophthalmic Oncology Group The Club Jules Gonin The European Strabismological Association (ESA) The International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV) The European VitreoRetinal Society (EVRS) The Cornea Society The European Cornea Club European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER) International Ocular Inammation Society (IOIS) Society for OphthalmoImmunoinfectiology in Europe (SOIE)

The Austrian Ophthalmological Society (OOG) will hold its annual meeting in conjunction with SOE/AAO 2007 and several joint SOE/OOG Symposia will take place during the congress.

General Information
Congress Venue
The 16th Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) will take place at the Austria Center Vienna (ACV) from the 9 12 June 2007 and will mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of SOE. This will be a Joint meeting between SOE and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the Austrian Ophthalmological Society (OOG). It is anticipated that there will be a substantial North American presence at the meeting. The ACV has excellent modern facilities and the exhibition area has been specically designed so that exhibitors can enjoy maximum attendance on their stands.

Accommodation
The area surrounding the Austria Center contains many hotels to suit all budgets. It will be possible to book your accommodation direct through the Congress website closer to the event.

Promotion
Active promotion of the event began in September 2005 and will continue right through to June 2007, via mailings to all interested parties, advertising in relevant publications and a high prole presence at relevant congresses and meetings (SOE has entered into reciprocal agreements for booths at the World Congress, The French Ophthalmological Society, The American Academy and other National and Sub-specialty meetings).

Prole of Attendance
The Congress will have an exciting four-day programme and an extensive trade exhibition. The Congress historically draws over 3000 of the worlds leading researchers and providers of services, equipment, products and aids for people within the diverse spheres of ophthalmology and related sectors. The activities and events associated with SOE/AAO 2007 offer a unique opportunity for companies to reach this highly inuential international audience via exhibition participation and sponsorship.

Language
The ofcial language of the Congress will be English.

Travelling to the Congress

The city of Vienna is easily accessible by rail and road networks and is linked by rail to nearby Vienna International Airport. The Airport is serviced by many international carriers and it is possible to y direct from most European and major international destinations.

Saturday 9 June 08.3010.00 10.0010.30 10.3012.00 12.0013.15 13.1514.00 14.0014.30 14.3016.00 16.0016.30 16.3018.00
SY/IC/NP/EUPO Break and Exhibition Opening Ceremony/ Helmoltz Medal Lecture Industry Sponsored SY/Lunch and Exhibition Key Note Lecture Howard Fine Break and Exhibition SY/IC/NP Break and Exhibition Industry Sponsored Symposium SY/IC/NP Get Together Party

Sunday 10 June
SY/IC/NP Break and Exhibition SY/IC/NP Industry Sponsored SY/Lunch and Exhibition Key Note Lecture Peng Khaw Break and Exhibition SY/IC/NP Break and Exhibition Industry Sponsored Symposium SY/IC/NP

Monday 11 June
SY/IC Break and Exhibition SY/IC Industry Sponsored SY/Lunch and Exhibition Key Note Lecture Steve Ryan Break and Exhibition SY/IC Break and Exhibition Industry Sponsored Symposium SY/IC

Tuesday 12 June
SY/IC Break and Exhibition SY Industry Sponsored SY/Lunch Key Note Lecture Richard Collin Break and Exhibition SY/IC Break and Exhibition SY/IC

18.0019.30

SY = Symposium EUPO = Residents Programme IC = Instructional courses NP = Nurses Programme The programme is in 7 parallel sessions except 12.00 14.00 when only one hall is open. EUPO-programme for residents will take place on Friday and Saturday 08.30 18.00.

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Scientic symposia topics chosen for the meeting

Agreed subjects for the scientic programme are as follows: Retina Update on Vitreoretinal Surgery Current treatment options in retinal vascular disease Pharmacotherapy in retinal disease Antiangiogenic strategies in neovascular AMD Diabetic macular oedema Retinal Detachment Surgery Diseases of Vitreoretinal Interface Macular Surgery Ocular circulation Risk factors for progession of AMD Retinal pigment epithelial detachments Fluorescein conference Cataract and Refractive Surgery New techniques in cataract surgery Update on new IOLs Phakic IOLs - advantages and disadvantages Who should not have cataract surgery? LASIK, PRK, LASEK or Epi-LASIK? Wave front analysis Surgery for presbyopia Hyperopia and astigmatism how should it be treated? Glaucoma Angle closure glaucoma Medical treatment of glaucoma indications and limitations Detection of progression of glaucoma When medical treatment is failing the role of surgery Secondary glaucoma Novel ideas in glaucoma management Cornea Stem cells in pratice Therapeutic options in infectious corneal and external diseases Corneal imaging and keratoplasty Management of keratoconus Contact lenses Corneal reshaping and contact lenses Contact lenses throughout life Oculoplastic surgery Orbital diseases Eyelid surgery Management of lacrymal disorders Paediatric Ophthalmology Innovations in paediatric intra-ocular surgery Retinopathy of prematurity Strabismus and amblyopia update Treatable retina disease in childhood Inammatory disease in childhood Paediatric neuro-ophthalmology Ocular Pathology & Tumours Cytogenetics of intraocular tumours Ocular Lymphoma Management of retinoblastoma Clinical - pathological correlations in ocular disease Neuro-ophthalmology Is it the retina or is it the optic nerve? Neuro-opthalmic emergencies Uveitis New techniques in the diagnosis of uveitis Medical management of uveitis: what is new? Electrophysiology Functional imaging in retinal disease Paediatric electrophysiology Allied professions Trauma Glaucoma Ocular surgery during and after The visually disabled Ocular prostheses Hot topics in Ophthalmology

The scientic programme is organised JOINTLY by the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) and the following Subspecialty Societies and Supranational Organisations:

Subspecialty Societies
The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) The European Glaucoma Society (EGS) The European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA) The European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ESOPRS) The European Fluorescein Angiography Club (FAN Club) Lindberg Society The European Ophthalmic Pathology Society (EOPS) The European Contact Lens Society of Ophthalmologists (ECLSO) The European Paediatric and Strabismus Society (EPSS) The European Ophthalmic Oncology Group The Club Jules Gonin The European Strabismological Association (ESA) The International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV) The European VitreoRetinal Society (EVRS) The Cornea Society The European Cornea Club European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER) International Ocular Inammation Society (IOIS) Society for OphthalmoImmunoinfectiology in Europe (SOIE)

Supranational Organisations
European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) European Society for Eye and Vision Research (EVER) European University Professors of Ophthalmology (EUPO) International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)

SOE/AAO/OOG 2007 Joint Partners

European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Austrian Ophthalmological Society (OOG)

Supporting the Congress

A wide variety of sponsorship opportunities have been created to allow each company the opportunity to showcase their organisation as best suits their needs and budget. See the tables below for an overview of the deals we have created or talk to our business manager about a tailor made, individual package for your organisation. Anything is possible! All sponsors will be acknowledged in the Final Programme, on the Congress Website and on the Sponsors Boards that will be displayed in prominent locations around the venue.

Sponsorship Opportunities
The following number of packages is available: Platinum maximum 1 Gold maximum 3 Silver maximum 4 Bronze maximum 4

Item
Membership of the IAB Exclusive satellite Parallel satellite Hospitality suite From the shopping list select items to the value of Complimentary exhibition space Complimentary full delegate registration Invitations to Presidents Dinner Advance mailing to delegate list Company strap line on Congress website Logo link on Congress website to own site Acknowledgement in Congress literature Final Programme - editorial Final Programme logo Insert in delegate briefcase Company name and logo on sponsor acknowledgement boards around the venue

Platinum 150,000

Gold 100,000

Silver 50,000

Bronze 15,000

45,000 30% of total 6 2

30,000 20% of total 4 1 22,500 10% of total 2 7,500 5% of total 1

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Print and related items Provisional Programme and Call for Papers CD Rom Book of Abstracts Final Programme Pocket Programme Laminated bookmark Congress briefcase insert Supply of goods items Internet centre Congress briefcase Pads and pens Delegate items Welcome reception Signage Tea/coffee breaks On site items Programme monitors Audio visual Mail and Message centre

Cost
30,000 22,500 22,500 15,000 15,000 7,500 2,500 30,000 or supply of goods + 15,000 22,500 or supply of goods + 7,000 7,500 or supply of goods + 4,000 22,500 7,500 7,500 22,500 15,000 12,000

For more information please contact: Josephine Gordon Concorde Services Limited, 42 Canham Road, London, W3 7SR Tel: +44 (0) 20 87433106 Fax: +44 (0) 20 87431010 Email: soe-industry@concorde-uk.com

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Itemised Details of Sponsorship

Itemised details of sponsorship with extra enhancement opportunities

Print and related items

Provisional Programme and Call for Papers
The Provisional Programme and Call for Papers will be distributed in fall 2006, with a circulation of 10,000 and will include the following related information: Provisional Scientic Programme Call for Papers Registration information Congress Information

30,000
This is a good opportunity for the sponsoring company to get early promotion for the event to a larger international audience. Acknowledgments Company name and logo on the back cover. Full page advertisement on the inside front or inside back cover of the provisional programme. Line of acknowledgment highlighted within the nal programme

CD Rom
This item will be distributed to each delegate at registration and will contain abstracts of all the scientic presentations in a searchable format. Acknowledgments

22,500
Company name and logo on the back cover of the jewel case Logo of sponsor on CD ROM Line of acknowledgment highlighted within the nal programme

Book of Abstracts
This will be distributed to each delegate at registration and will contain abstracts of all the scientic presentations. This is a key document, which will be in constant use by the delegates and will also be a subsequent source of reference. Acknowledgments Company name and logo on the back cover

22,500

Full page advertisement on the inside front or inside back cover of the book of abstracts Line of acknowledgment highlighted within the nal programme

Final Programme
The Final Programme will be distributed on-site to all participants. This a much used and highly visible item on which to have your company name highlighted during the Congress. The Organisers will be responsible for the production of the programme and its distribution. It will contain the nal denitive programme and following related information: Detailed programme and overview Information on the Organising Committee General information about the Congress Details of corporate sponsorship Information on the social programme Acknowledgments

15,000
Company logo on the back cover of the Final Programme Full page colour advertisement on inside front or inside back cover of the nal programme Line of acknowledgment highlighted within the nal programme

Pocket Programme
This is always a useful item for attendees and in constant use during the event. Distributed through the Congress briefcase, this is an ideal opportunity for a company to highlight its name to delegates. Acknowledgments

15,000
Company name and logo on the back cover of the Pocket Programme Line of acknowledgment highlighted within the nal programme

Laminated Bookmark

7,500

Congress Briefcase insert

2,500

This highly visible item will be distributed through the Congress briefcase, either in the Final Programme or Abstract Book. The bookmark will follow the Congress theme including the Congress logo, venue and dates. Acknowledgments Company name and logo on the front of the Bookmark and company advertisement on the reverse. Line of acknowledgment highlighted within the nal programme

Your company may have an A4 page, single fold or similar, maximum weight of 20g. The insert may be advertising, invitation or company message, and will be inserted into the Congress briefcase on your behalf by the Organisers. Content subject to approval by the organisers. You must be an exhibitor to qualify.

Supply of goods items

Internet Centre 30,000 or supply of goods + 15,000
Acknowledgments Company name at strategic points around the Internet Centre area Company name and logo onscreen at each terminal Line of acknowledgment highlighted within the nal programme This will be located within one of the Foyer areas to the exhibition hall for maximum exposure and accessibility. The Organisers will be responsible for the provision of the necessary power and network connections. Option 1 - 30,000 The Organisers provide the internet centre together with all equipment and associated costs. Option 2 - 15,000 The sponsoring company will provide all hardware and software and be responsible for setting up and maintaining the Internet connections. They will be responsible for the running and maintenance of the Centre and any ongoing servicing requirements associated with that. The design of the area is to be approved by the Organisers and must comply with the Terms and Conditions of Exhibiting as contained at the back of this prospectus.

Congress Briefcase

22,500 or supply of goods +7,000

Acknowledgments Company name and/or logo on front /inside of briefcase Line of acknowledgment highlighted within the nal programme

This is a high prole, much sought after sponsorship item. The sponsoring companys logo appears on the inside of the bag. The Congress logo and event details will be printed on the Briefcase. Option 1 - 22,500 The Organisers source and provide the (estimated) 3500 briefcases, the item to be subject to approval by the sponsoring company. Option 2 - 7,000 The sponsoring company supplies the (estimated) 3500 briefcases, the item to be subject to approval by the Organisers.

Pads and Pens

7,500 or supply of goods + 4,000

Acknowledgments Company name and logo on each item Line of acknowledgment highlighted within the nal programme

Distributed via the Congress briefcase, this is a unique opportunity to highlight your company name and logo on two items, which will see continuous use throughout the Congress. Option 1 - 7,500 The Organisers source and provide the (estimated) 3500 notepads and pens, the items to be subject to approval of design by the sponsoring company. Option 2 - 4,000 The sponsoring company supplies estimated 3,500 notepads and pens, the items to be subject to approval by the Organisers.

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Delegate items
Welcome Reception
The Welcome Reception will be held on the evening of Saturday, 9 June in the Exhibition area. This is a high prole opportunity for a company to promote its name during the evening. Acknowledgments Company logo on sign boards around the Welcome Reception, particularly close to the drinks and food points and outside entrances to the exhibition area Line of acknowledgment highlighted within the nal programme You may provide napkins during the event with your company name to further prole your organisation

22,500

Signage
There will be extensive directional signage around the Congress venue and the opportunity exists for a company to promote its name by supporting this service. Acknowledgments

7,500
Company logo on all directional signs around the venue, positioned by the Organisers. Line of acknowledgment highlighted within the nal programme

Tea/Coffee Breaks
Catering points are placed within the exhibition hall and this is an opportunity to have high visibility for your company name. Acknowledgments

7,500
Company name and logo on signage at each catering point for the duration of the event. Line of acknowledgment highlighted within the nal programme You may provide sugar sticks, napkins etc with your company name to further prole your organisation

On Site items
Programme Monitors
Plasma screens will be located around the venue detailing scientic programme information and what is happening in each session hall. Acknowledgments Company logo on each programme page. Line of acknowledgment highlighted within the nal programme

22,500

Audio-Visual
Sourced by the Organisers this is a high prole sponsorship item. Acknowledgements

15,000
There will be a holding slide with the company logo in session halls during breaks A banner with the company name and logo outside/ or inside speaker check-in room Line of acknowledgment highlighted within the nal programme

Mail and Message Centre

The Mail and Message Centre will convey written and telephoned information. There will also be a facility for receiving incoming faxes. The Congress Secretariat throughout the Congress will man the centre. This is a focal point where delegates can pick up messages and therefore provide an excellent opportunity for advertising for the sponsoring company. The centre will have a plasma screen to display information. The mail and message centre will be located within the registration area. Acknowledgments

12,000
The company has its name and logo at strategic points on the message centre. Line of acknowledgment highlighted within the nal programme

Exhibition
The Austria Center has over 1200 square metres of at-oor exhibition space available for SOE/AAO 2007 Congress, which allows for a wide variety of stand congurations including: Free build Shell Scheme Island sites

Exhibition times
The exhibition will be open during the following times. These times may be subject to slight alteration. Saturday 9 June Sunday 10 June Monday 11 June Tuesday 12 June 10.0019.30 10.0018.00 10.0018.00 10.0018.00

Stand Rental
675 per square metre up to 31 May 2006 725 per square metre 1 June 2006 to SOE 2007

Exhibitor Benets
Exhibiting at SOE 2007 will entitle you to the following benets: Pre-event Technical manual with full joining instructions and participation advice Joining Instructions Participation advice Full services of the Exhibition Organisers and their staff On-site Fascia board with company name (if shell scheme) Free 75-word editorial in the exhibition catalogue. Stand personnel registration (2 per 9 m2) Complimentary tea and coffee for stand personnel (1 per 9 m2) Daily cleaning of aisles and common areas 24 hour venue security Welcome Reception

Application for Exhibition Stand Space

Any company wishing to participate in the exhibition should complete the attached application form and contract, indicating rst, second and third choice of stand and return it to the address or fax number at the top of the form. For further information and assistance please contact: Josephine Gordon Concorde Services Limited 42 Canham Road London, W3 7SR Tel: +44 (0) 20 87433106 Fax: +44 (0) 20 87431010 Email: soe-industry@concorde-uk.com www.soe2007.org

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Terms and Conditions of Exhibiting
1. Denitions
In these Regulations the term Exhibition in all cases refers to the aforesaid Trade Exhibition, being held in conjunction with the aforesaid Congress. The term Exhibitor includes any person, rm, company or corporation and its employees and agents to whom space(s) has been allocated for the purpose of exhibiting at the Exhibition. The term Organisers means Concorde Services Limited on behalf of the Organising Committee. The term Premises refers to those portions of the stated venue licensed to the Organisers.

7. Occupation and Payment of Stand Space

The Exhibitor, his servants, agents, employees and contractors may enter the building at a time which will be nominated to them for the purpose of stand dressing and tting. In the event of an Exhibitor failing to take possession of his stand the Organisers have the right to reallocate the stand and all monies paid shall be forfeited. No Exhibitor shall occupy his stand space in the Exhibition until all monies owing to the Organisers by the Exhibitor are paid in full.

2. Installation and Removal of Exhibits

Exhibitors will be advised of when they may commence installation of exhibits. Exhibitors are prohibited from commencing such installation until the time nominated to them. The Organisers will use their best endeavours to adhere to the nominated date for the commencement of Exhibitors work but will accept no responsibility for any costs, claims or expenses arising from any variation to such date. Exhibits which do not reasonably satisfy the Organisers shall be modied forthwith by the Exhibitor in such manner and within such time as the Organisers may require and in default the Organisers may remove such exhibits at the expense of the Exhibitor who shall forfeit all sums paid by way of deposit, rental or otherwise. No exhibitor shall erect any sign, stand, wall or obstruction, which in the opinion of the Organisers interferes with or over shadows an adjoining Exhibitor. The Exhibitor is responsible for the safety of his products, display and stand. During breakdown period NO material should be left unattended at anytime. It is the responsibility of the Exhibitor to leave his stand space clean and tidy during the Exhibition and after dismantling. All exhibits, displays, stand ttings and materials must be removed from the Premises by the time and date stated by the Organisers. Removal of exhibits and dismantling may not commence until after the ofcial closing time. Any special arrangements for installation or removal of exhibits must be made in consultation with the Organisers.

8. Obstruction of Gangways and Open Spaces

Exhibitors will not be allowed to display exhibits in such a manner as to obstruct the light or impede or affect the displays of neighbouring exhibitors. Exhibitors will not be allowed to project onto the gangways, ceilings or walls, which are not part of their stand. Gangways must at all times be kept clear and free for passage. All emergency exits and access to service areas are to be kept clear at all times. They must not be restricted or rendered unrecognisable. Public gangways shall remain the means of escape even during installation and dismantling periods. Any Exhibitor who continues to cause obstruction or nuisance after notice has been given will be liable to have his stand closed by the Organisers at the Exhibitors expense and risk.

9. Conduct of Exhibitors and Representatives

Annoyance: The Organisers reserve the right to stop any activity on the part of any Exhibitor that may cause annoyance to other Exhibitors or visitors. Business must be conducted only from the Exhibitors own stand and under no circumstances may this be carried out from a gangway or elsewhere within the Exhibition. Microphones/Audio Visual Equipment: The use of microphones/audio visual equipment is permitted, but the volume must not be such as to cause annoyance to other Exhibitors. The Organisers reserve the right to prohibit their use if in the Organisers opinion any annoyance is being caused. Publicity Material: Any publicity material shall be displayed and/or given away only from the Exhibitors own stand.

3. Stand Construction and Services

For insurance, security reasons and to adhere to regulations stipulated by the stated venue the Organisers will appoint ofcial contractors for all stand construction, all electrical services (mains and ttings) and all ancillary services. Due to the necessity of co-coordinating all activities during installation and dismantling periods and for security purposes, NO other contractors will be permitted to undertake any of this work without prior consent of the Organisers.

10. Trade Union Labour

All stand tting, construction or display work should be carried out by members of the appropriate Trade Unions recognised by the Exhibition Industry at the rates of pay and overtime and conditions in accordance with the Terms of the Working Rules Agreement currently in force.

4. Application
The Organisers reserve the right to refuse any application or prohibit any exhibit without assigning any reason for such refusal or prohibition. An Exhibitor may not, except by express written permission of the Organisers display directly or indirectly, advertise or give credits to any products other than his own or his named principals. The display of acknowledgement or credit indicating membership of organisations or Trade Associations is not allowed except by express written permission of the Organisers. The Organisers reserve the right to have masked or removed from the Premises any product or sign violating this regulation. The Organisers reserve the right to postpone the Exhibition from the set dates, and to hold the Exhibition on other dates as near to the original dates as possible, utilising the right only when circumstances necessitate such action and without any liability to the Organisers. The Organisers reserve the right to change the exhibition oor layout if necessary. The Organisers reserve the right in unforeseen circumstances to amend or alter the exact site of the location of the stand and the Exhibitor undertakes to agree to any alteration to the site or the space re-allocated by the Organisers.

11. Electrical Requirements

Full lighting and power services will be available to the Exhibitor through the ofcial electrical contractor. A schedule of these services will be available once application has been made. Exhibitors may provide their own electrical ttings where such ttings are in the form of made up units, showcases and/ or signs complete and ready for connection to the mains supply. Electrical devices, which interfere with radio or television systems, must be switched off immediately if requested by the Organisers. The use of electrical appliances such as coffee machines, etc. shall only be permitted if they conform to the conditions concerning electrical appliances as laid down by the appropriate authority and other statutory bodies. Before such appliances are used, permission must be obtained from the Organisers. The use of immersion heaters and electric heaters with unguarded elements are not permitted.

12. Dangerous Materials and Exhibits

The Exhibitor must conform to the conditions concerning explosives and dangerous combustible materials as laid down by the appropriate authority and other statutory bodies. Any material or exhibit not approved by the appropriate authority or by the Organisers must be removed from the building at the request of the Organisers.

5. Cancellation
Cancellations must be submitted by registered post. In the event of the stand being re-let and the exhibition is fully sold, 90% of the contract price will be refunded. The Organisers shall retain 10% of the contract price if the cancellation is received more than 12 months prior to the Exhibition. 50% of the contract price if the cancellation is accepted after that time. 100% of the contract price if the cancellation is accepted within 3 months prior to the Exhibition Opening.

13. Fire Precautions

In accordance with the requirements of the appropriate authority, all material used in Construction work, display materials etc. must be effectively re proofed or made of non-inammable materials in accordance with the standards of every appropriate authority. Fire extinguishers will be provided by the Organisers in the display areas and placed as regulations require. The Exhibitors must comply with any reasonable instructions given by the appropriate authority or the Organisers to avoid the risk of re.

6. Bankruptcy or Liquidation
In the event of an exhibitor becoming bankrupt or entering into liquidation (other than voluntary liquidation for the purpose of amalgamation or reconstruction) or having the Receiver appointed, the contract with such an exhibitor will terminate forthwith, the allotment of stand space will be cancelled and all sums paid by the Exhibitor under contract shall be forfeited.

14. Damage to the Premises

No nails, screws or other xtures may be driven into any part of the Premises including oors; nor may any part of the premises be damaged or disgured in any way. Should any such damage occur, the Exhibitor responsible would be invoiced for any reparation charges incurred.

15. Cleaning
The Organisers will arrange for the daily cleaning of the aisles outside the Exhibition open hours. Exhibits will not be cleaned.

16. Security Services

The Organisers will arrange a site security service during the period of the Exhibition but will accept no liability for loss or damage.

17. Storage
There are no storage facilities available within the Exhibition area or premises (unless space has been purchased from the Organiser prior to the Exhibition and only if available). Exhibitors are advised to make their own arrangements for removal and storage of packing cases, etc. Under no circumstances may packing materials of any kind be left in the aisles or on the stands.

18. Freight and Transport

The Organisers will appoint ofcial forwarding agents for temporary importation of goods for the Exhibition. Overseas exhibitors wishing to bring in goods or materials for temporary importation MUST contact the Organisers for details of the ofcial contractor.

19. Liability
Whilst the Organisers will endeavour to protect exhibition property whilst on display at the Exhibition, it must be clearly understood that the management of the Premises, the Organising Committee and the Organisers cannot accept liability for any loss or damage sustained or occasioned from any cause whatsoever. Exhibitors will be responsible for all damage to property and for any loss or injury caused by them or their agents or employees and will indemnify the Organisers against all claims and expenses arising there from. In the event of it being necessary for any reason whatsoever for the exhibition to be abandoned, postponed or altered in any way in whole or in part, or if the Organisers nd it necessary to change the dates of the Exhibition or vary the hours the Exhibition is open, the Organisers shall not be liable for any expenditure, damage or loss incurred in connection with the Exhibition. The Organisers shall further not be liable for any loss, which the Exhibitor or Exhibition Contractors may incur owing to the intervention of any authority, which prevents or restricts the use of the Premises or any part thereof in any manner whatsoever.

20. Insurance
Exhibitors are required to take the appropriate insurance and ensure the Organisers are sent a copy of the documents. The Organisers can advise Exhibitors of suitable Insurance Brokers upon request. Particular attention is drawn to the need for the following: Abandonment Insurance: Exhibitors will have seen from paragraph 19 above that the Organisers are not obliged to return any monies paid for space in the event of cancellation or restriction of the Exhibition. Stand, Fixtures and Similar Insurance: All risks on loss or damage to Exhibitors property, xtures, ttings and all other property of a similar nature such as personal effects of directors, principals and employees whilst on the Premises and transit risks from the Exhibitors premises to the Exhibition and return. Public Liability: Liability to the public may arise out of the Exhibitors activities and should be covered by insurance.

21. General Conditions

The Organisers are responsible for the control of the Exhibition area. Exhibitors are responsible for the control and supervision of their own stands. The decision of the Organisers is nal and decisive on any question not covered in the foregoing regulations. The Organisers may from time to time add to or vary these rules and regulations and do anything at their sole discretion they deem desirable for the proper conduct of the Exhibition, provided that such amendments or additions do not operate to diminish the rights reserved to the Exhibitor under this agreement and shall not operate to increase the liabilities of the Organisers. Exhibitors must comply in all respects with the requirement of every appropriate authority, with the Terms of Agreement by which the Organisers may occupy the Premises and with the policies of insurance effected by the Organisers. Copies of the Agreement and policies of insurance may be inspected at the Exhibition ofce 30 days prior to the opening of the Exhibition. Signature of the Exhibition Contract implies acceptance of these Exhibition Rules and Regulations and Conditions. It is not allowed to exhibit and/or sponsor at any other type of Ophthalmology meeting in Europe within a period covering 14 days before and 14 days after the dates of the 50th SOE/AAO 2007. The organiser shall be entitled to terminate the contract forthwith and all payments made to the organiser shall be forfeited, without prejudice to the organisers authority to claim damages in full from the exhibitor.

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